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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

_Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Acute care_

_Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_

_PRN (as needed) Two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday and/or Sunday; 7AM - 3PM), flat rate_

_Please note: Prior acute care experience highly preferred_

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

Employment Qualifications

+ The incumbent shall be a graduate of an AOTA approved Associate’s degree program or shall have completed equivalent training and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice.

+ Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.

+ Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required

+ Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Area

+ Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

+ Monitor patient response to treatment.

+ Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

+ Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.

+ Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.

+ Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]